I'd agree its a bit overdone....most 'hard core' riders (or just the regular rider guy)would write it off as too flashy, and discount the wearers skill's or motives...skill set aside, all sports have the same scenario...witness the Ski Slopes of the world, BMX, Motocross, Tennis...the list goes on & on.......only over the last few years (well maybe a few more) have sport riders been able to get the real factory look, with the real high end gear (Dainese, AlpineStar, etc etc) all color matched customized and detailed down to bike colors, and now even model specific...

If you look closely at the Ducati site, you'll see you can customize a set of Dainese leathers to go with your bike right on the web site

Hahaha this reminds me of a few weeks ago at Mid Ohio.
There was a kid with a R1 and he had a Rossi helmet,Rossi replica suit and Rossi Fiat fairing kit. But hey its his money if thats what he likes then who cares.
But i do agree ....you kinda make yourself look like a tool bag.

First perspective testimony: last race season, I unwisely chose #99 as my racing number. I thought, well that's a good lucky number in oriental tradition, and it resonates well with the bike (1199). Some people sniggered and some smiled. I was confused. Then on the first race day it suddenly dawned on me, f-ing JLo.....
Not to mention I missed two races (wet. I don't have the balls) and he only dry race of the day i finished #4, behind three smaller older bikes. Got more sniggers and more consolations.

At least I won three races in the second round, and two 2nd in third round and a DNF (broken chain), finishing 2nd overall. People became a lot more friendly afterwards, and now I'm famous (as "that nut" who raced his $40k bike....local currency of course, not US).

Dressing yourself like a superman does carry a huge pressure. Next time I'll chose #88 or #93 or other obscure number.